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[Neddysmith]

Punter gone. Failed again.
The agony is over.

Yep as a great a batsmen as Punter was he should have retired 4yrs ago....

 

[Shrek]

Yeah, it like a fine wine going sour... Lol



P.S - I don't drink wine

 

[Bradders]

Yep...gone, and I think that wicket showed why he is retiring, his judgement is just not there anymore. Farewell to a legend

Especially when Clarke comes out and spanks the next 2 balls to the boundary!

 

[Stewstews]

Yep as a great a batsmen as Punter was he should have retired 4yrs ago....

Problem is, no one has exactly put their hand up to take the position. Several have tried and failed - might be the case for the next year or two also.

 

[Shrek]

Stew, why wasn't David Hussey ever given a go at test. Most say that he's a better batter than Mike.
He should've been given a go.

I'll also add Brad Hodge.

 

[Bradders]

Problem is, no one has exactly put their hand up to take the position. Several have tried and failed - might be the case for the next year or two also.

One or 2 tests is not considered a chance that's part of the problem..

 

[brendon]

put ponting back in at state level cricket and he still the best choice out of all thats there to choose from.

 

[Stewstews]

My point is that we've had weak spots for years and Ponting hasn't necessarily been the worst IMO. Our openers for example haven't been right for a while - and they keep exposing the middle order too early, to the middle order (and Ponting's) detriment.

Yeah maybe Hodge should've got more of a go - but at the expense of Ponting directly, 4 years ago? I don't buy it that Ponting held him or D Hussey out of the team. Others could've made way sure.

 

[D1cko]

The way the selectors are at the moment...who knows who'll come in.
Brad Hodge - must be the only bloke to get dropped after making a double century?
Dave Hussey - Is good, but saying he's better than Mike is a big call? Hasn't been in as good form he's capable of lately either...

Personally I liked Usman Khawaja...just give him some patience, but I think he has the class to make it.

 

[Stewstews]

The way the selectors are at the moment...who knows who'll come in.

The first thing that we need to get right and keep stable... selectors!

 

[Bradders]

Personally I liked Usman Khawaja...just give him some patience, but I think he has the class to make it.

Agreed...

Hughes will probably get another shot too I would think..

 

[Shrek]

I don't think the Aussies can win but lets hope Clarke and Hussey can take it deep into day 5.

 

[D1cko]

Get to lunch on day 5... then it looks like rain...

 

[RedDog]

Clarke stumped dammit

 

[Shrek]

Anyone know how to perform a rain dance.
Grrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Bradders]

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(that is me not saying a word )

 

[D1cko]

Sigh. .....

 

[Bradders]

To be honest they did better through the series than I thought they would...

 

[harry1970]

They had S Africa 6/51 on the first morning, now they will be beaten by 400+ runs. Bizarre.

 

[Disco Duck]

Brad Hodge - must be the only bloke to get dropped after making a double century?

Jason Gillespie is that boat. In fact, I don't think he played another test after his double.

I've heard that there were some big dressing room issues with Hodge. No-one could stand the bloke apparently.